Anne Cherry
Anne joined the Theatre Company in 1989.
Anne says “Angela Smith had asked me if I would be willing to help the theatre company move all their props and sets from Woodrush High school Wythall to the fantastic new venue, The Palace Theatre Redditch.”
“On helping with the move, everyone in the group was so helpful and friendly, that I immediately felt at home amongst these lovely people that I decided to join.”
“I helped backstage for many years, always stating VERY clearly… Oh you’ll never see me act on stage!… So my involvement on the first few productions was to sell the tickets.”
“I was then asked would I help out and be in the chorus of our next production…Of Course sez I. …Minor little role…In Dennis and the Donkey… but it was too late. I was bitten by the bug………and have acted on stage in numerous productions, crewed for even more…”
“In 2004 I directed my first ever production, Neville’s Island, and without my wonderful cast and excellent support crew…I would never have survived…but I did…and I have to say…I hope to have the chance to direct again soon.”
Anne was last seen in May 2006 playing the part of Audrey in Blue Remembered Hills and has recently directed the critically acclaimed 2007 production of ‘The Dresser’. Anne demonstrated more of her brilliant comic timing as Mitzi in our fantastic production of ‘A Murder is Announced’ (November 2007).
Anne’s performance as Truvy in Steel Magnolias (2009) received critical acclaim:
“Anne Cherry as the Salon’s warm owner, Truvy, moved about the expertly designed and constructed set (John Nolan) with an ease of ownership that made you immediately feel at home and part of the action. She also deserves special recognition for delivering lines whilst producing a gorgeous hair style!”
Anne’s most recent performances for the Company include: the rather confused Benita in ‘Time of My Life’ (2009), the innocent Jessica in ‘The Flint Street Nativity’ and Geraldine in ‘The Vicar of Dibley (2015).
(Anne was the Company’s Chairperson from 2000 to 2002 and provided much support to the Company during those years).
